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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP there have been many suggestions given to you on here.  I'd suggest a parenting session or something.  Just the way you talk about her is so sad.  I'm sure she can tell this is how you feel about her.  [/quote]

[b]We do not yell in our home.  We do not hit.  We are a loving family, and I have read many books, attended many parenting classes and watched many TED talks. I've found little info or help with pediatrician and quite frankly didn't expect much. We see the special education teacher, speech therapist, math tutor all her teachers for educational help. I've been advocating for this child at every turn since we adopted her, so to suggest I "don't like her" is absurd. [/quote][/b]

I have two adopted children with ADHD who sound similar to your daughter.  My kids are getting As and Bs because I have spent countless hours working with the pediatrician to ensure they have the right medication and dose to enable them to focus.  I am in constant contact with the subject matter teachers to confirm assignments and make sure they are getting their work done.  They get homework done in an after school program so they can relax at home after a long day.  The pediatrician, teachers and I work as a cohesive team.  It is tiring but I know if I don't advocate for my children, no one will.  You sound like you have given up on your DD.  And, you seem to treat her differently because she is adopted and you better believe she feels it.  You seem disgusted rather than devoted to DD.  Your tone is very negative.  I can just imagine how DD feels.  Poor baby.  You could benefit from some therapy, OP.  My life is by no means perfect but I thank God every day for bringing my children and I together.  They are a joy and blessing.  Please get some help so you can help DD.  you sound really bitter.[/quote]

Her sister (4 months older) is also adopted, as are two of her other five siblings.  If I had given up on my DD, why would I be posting here?  Why would I be trying to discipline her and get to the root of the problem if I had given up?  I love this child so much and I DON'T want her to feel like a failure.  That's why I'm asking for advice.  If I had given up on her, I'd simply let her fail. [/quote]

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